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This will be only the second chop I have ever done, and I have a rough idea in my brain of what I want to do with this, but am pretty much making it up as I go along.? I found a pic on the net and did some old school photo-chop to get the approximate look. Any thoughts or input welcome!?BF5D6EB6-6178-41F6-8473-AAA2E80FAC18.thumb.jpeg.668e353f10c5f4d196353ee2654ce2dc.jpeg

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I cut the roof in half and added .080” (2” scale) of styrene to each half.

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Once they were filed to shape, I chopped them 1/8” (3-1/8” scale)7895686E-68E8-4117-89DD-A973C17CE4B8.thumb.jpeg.dfe1dbcbc4078e9a3cc30cce23ce213a.jpeg

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After re-aligning the A and C pillars, I needed another .100” of styrene to fill the gap. This makes a total of 6-1/2” of stretch on the roof.

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I added some pins to keep everything aligned while glueing the roof to the body. I think I have everything filled and sanded smooth enough to attach the two now.? I used sprue glue for strength to join the roof on the last ‘36 I did, but I think with the pins, I can just use Tamiya thin wherever the fit is tight. And a little medium or thick CA at any slight gaps. Then a bit of putty and more sanding.?

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Looks very well planned out. My only thought would be that the B pillar looks a little wider and maybe enlarging the front side of the rear side window may help. 

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1 hour ago, dino246gt said:

Very cool!

 

Thanks Dennis!

47 minutes ago, espo said:

Looks very well planned out. My only thought would be that the B pillar looks a little wider and maybe enlarging the front side of the rear side window may help. 

Thanks David. Yes, I plan to thin out that B pillar, but I want to get the roof glued on and a coat of primer on it first. Then it will be easier to tell how much to enlarge the window. The white styrene filler fools the eyes right now.  Alternately, I could lengthen the door a bit, and enlarge one or both windows slightly? 

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I want to do a bit more work on the A pillars and drip rails. Plus, I figured it might be a good idea to fab some windows before I go glueing the roof on.? I made a little scraper tool so that I could make a uniform recess for the glass to sit in. It worked like a charm I think.

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6 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

 ...Any thoughts or input welcome!?

 

Next time you chop something like this, it's mucho easier if you stretch the roof like zo (this is a '34, but it's the same deal):

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Count me in too, Greg, this thing looks like you gave it a lot of thought and planning. Stretching the roof like this can't be done on a body with integral roof unless you cut it off first. Every chop is different and you found a way to do this one that, I know, I wouldn't have thought of. 

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9 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Next time you chop something like this, it's mucho easier if you stretch the roof like zo (this is a '34, but it's the same deal):

Thanks Bill, I’ll keep that method in mind. Got any tips on sectioning??

7 minutes ago, customline said:

Count me in too, Greg, this thing looks like you gave it a lot of thought and planning. Stretching the roof like this can't be done on a body with integral roof unless you cut it off first. Every chop is different and you found a way to do this one that, I know, I wouldn't have thought of. 

Thanks Jim. I definitely wouldn’t be stretching it if it wasn’t already a separate piece. My lack of experience leads to some unorthodox methods.?

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2 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

Thanks Bill, I’ll keep that method in mind. Got any tips on sectioning??

Thanks Jim. I definitely wouldn’t be stretching it if it wasn’t already a separate piece.

You'd still need to stretch it, the pillars are slanted. I suppose you could lean the A post's back like a lake car, a formidable task.?

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Yes, I meant I wouldn’t be stretching it beyond what it took to make up the difference. As I said, this is my second chop. The first was a relatively easy ‘32 5 window.

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Thats a good looking chop, and your scraper tool for the window area is something I'll try to remember. Such a neat trick but well worth it when the glass is fitted, tahnks for sharing it

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I tried to fix a mess of this 36 my cousin made back in the 90's the project got stored in his attic for about 25 years then I got ahold of it. I did the best I could with it. That chop is a tough one... Nice progress on this one! Here's mine for inspiration.

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Greg, I enjoy and reading builds and custom work like your doing.  I enjoy reading and learn all about the plans and process. I will be following along and enjoying and trying to learn something.

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Well I may have bitten off more than I can chew I’m thinking as I fumble my way along. I want to use the engine from an ‘07 Shelby, which is pretty wide. So I cut out the firewall and moved the engine back to where it would fit under the hood. Now that left me with zero foot room.? Since I stretched the roof, I decided to move the whole interior back…then widen it…?. The stock kit interior door panels are over 6 scale inches narrower than the outer skins and the seams never were in alignment, so I may as well replace them entirely. One thing leads to another…wish me luck!?

Edit: At this point I don’t think I want to try the channeling mod that I envisioned.?

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On 12/20/2021 at 4:39 PM, stitchdup said:

Thats a good looking chop, and your scraper tool for the window area is something I'll try to remember. Such a neat trick but well worth it when the glass is fitted, tahnks for sharing it

Thanks. The scraper I originally made with a pointed end to do drip rails and window moldings.

On 12/20/2021 at 4:52 PM, customline said:

Tips on sectioning?  A picture is worth a thousand words.....

I think I’ll wait a bit to try sectioning.?

On 12/20/2021 at 6:37 PM, Zippi said:

Nice looking chop on the 36.  Should look pretty kewl.

Thanks Bob.

On 12/20/2021 at 6:26 PM, disconovaman said:

I tried to fix a mess of this 36 my cousin made back in the 90's the project got stored in his attic for about 25 years then I got ahold of it. I did the best I could with it. That chop is a tough one... Nice progress on this one! Here's mine for inspiration.

That turned out nice!

On 12/20/2021 at 8:51 PM, bisc63 said:

Going to look really nice. Good work.

Thanks Rusty.

On 12/20/2021 at 10:59 PM, Russell C said:

Reminds me a little of the Hank Fournier chopped/sectioned '36. I think I'd favor the uncovered rear tires like you planning illustration though, with one increment bigger diameter tires ....

https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Hank_Fournier's_1936_Ford

 

Thats nice. I’m not really a fan of the fender skirts either.

On 12/21/2021 at 6:18 AM, slusher said:

Greg, I enjoy and reading builds and custom work like your doing.  I enjoy reading and learn all about the plans and process. I will be following along and enjoying and trying to learn something.

Thank You Carl!

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Well that wasn’t so hard. A bit of a hack job, but once I re-mount the dash, I should be back on track.?

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I’m still not sure what I am doing with the suspension? Most likely stick close to stock, but I will update the rear end and brakes for sure.

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Greg, your work, in my humble opinion, is meticulous and well thought out. It's going great. This is where the fun is ?  You are a styrene junkie!

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